An Oxford bus service was unable to operate this afternoon (October 3) from Heathrow due to an incident on a motorway.

Oxford Bus Company had to suspend it's 1pm service from Heathrow Airport to Oxford due to an incident on the M25.

At 12.41pm National Highways said traffic was stopped in both directions on the M25, between junction 15 near Heathrow Airport and junction 16 near the M40, due to a "police incident". 

There was approximately 30 minute delays on approach in both directions.

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A statement from Oxford Bus Company said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 1pm Airline service from Heathrow to Oxford will be unable to operate. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

At 12.48pm National Highways said the incident had "concluded".

However, they added: "There is still around 30 minute residual delays on approach in both directions. Please allow extra time for the remaining congestion to clear."